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Cartridge : .257 Weath. Mag
Bullet : .257, 110, Nosler AccuBond 53742
Useable Case Capaci: 76.611 grain H2O = 4.974 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.170 inch = 80.52 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 64000 psi, or 441 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
42 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
ADI AR 2218 107.3 80.7 5.23 3516 97.8 64000 18248 1.098 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 76 *C 99.9 75.9 4.92 3493 100.0 64000 16483 1.117 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570 *C 103.2 76.9 4.98 3484 97.3 64000 17841 1.123 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33 *C 104.9 80.3 5.21 3464 97.6 64000 17560 1.126 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2225 107.0 76.0 4.92 3456 100.0 64000 15777 1.114 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo 107.0 76.0 4.92 3456 100.0 64000 15777 1.114 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H870 109.4 79.8 5.17 3456 98.7 64000 17197 1.128 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 80 *C 102.2 78.3 5.07 3451 99.1 64000 17055 1.134 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-50 *C 109.4 83.5 5.41 3451 97.1 64000 17859 1.152 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 217 *C 109.3 76.0 4.93 3450 100.0 64000 16259 1.137 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N568 *C*T 102.8 75.8 4.91 3445 98.8 64000 16898 1.127 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 8133 Enduron *C*T 109.9 75.9 4.92 3439 99.8 64000 16504 1.130 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot LRT 106.1 80.8 5.24 3433 92.4 64000 17194 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560 *C 95.0 68.5 4.44 3429 99.3 64000 16229 1.116 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 99.3 68.1 4.42 3423 99.6 64000 15764 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC 93.9 68.1 4.42 3423 99.6 64000 15764 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30 102.5 72.4 4.69 3422 99.8 64000 16137 1.131 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2 *C 102.5 72.4 4.69 3422 99.8 64000 16137 1.131 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517 97.5 73.5 4.76 3422 99.8 64000 15872 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26 *C 91.7 69.6 4.51 3421 100.0 64000 15376 1.137 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12 97.4 73.4 4.76 3421 99.8 64000 15839 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP *C 93.1 68.6 4.44 3418 100.0 64000 15603 1.125 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO 95.2 71.4 4.63 3418 98.5 64000 16363 1.125 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213 95.1 67.9 4.40 3412 99.6 64000 15628 1.101 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25 *C 100.4 70.5 4.57 3411 100.0 64000 14998 1.119 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214 98.9 72.5 4.70 3411 99.8 64000 15410 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000 *T 103.9 72.6 4.71 3408 99.8 64000 15367 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217 103.9 72.6 4.71 3408 99.8 64000 15367 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22 *C 95.3 68.0 4.41 3400 99.9 64000 15509 1.120 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 95.3 68.0 4.41 3400 99.9 64000 15509 1.120 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15 *C 95.3 68.0 4.41 3400 99.9 64000 15509 1.120 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR 97.9 68.4 4.43 3399 99.9 64000 15530 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15 97.9 68.4 4.43 3399 99.9 64000 15530 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N565 *C*T 99.2 72.0 4.66 3398 99.5 64000 15985 1.138 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT *C ~approximation 98.8 71.1 4.61 3381 98.5 64000 15498 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41 *C 106.1 79.8 5.17 3379 92.2 64000 16231 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905 96.7 67.8 4.39 3378 99.3 64000 15320 1.117 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 92.4 64.9 4.21 3373 99.9 64000 14837 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors 12,7mmRA NC1214 Lot20115087 109.7 81.9 5.31 3373 90.0 64000 17050 1.158 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum 95.0 73.1 4.73 3371 100.0 64000 14773 1.123 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 *C 92.9 65.6 4.25 3368 99.9 64000 14881 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 93.6 66.1 4.28 3361 99.9 64000 14777 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC *T 94.2 67.2 4.36 3350 99.2 64000 14832 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 *T 98.0 67.2 4.36 3350 99.2 64000 14832 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 91.2 64.4 4.17 3350 99.9 64000 14577 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 91.2 64.4 4.17 3350 99.9 64000 14577 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N555 *C*T 93.7 64.9 4.21 3341 100.0 64000 14061 1.144 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP36 ZT *C *T 96.6 66.7 4.33 3338 100.0 64000 13811 1.130 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23 *C *T 96.6 66.7 4.33 3338 100.0 64000 13811 1.130 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170 *C 106.8 74.6 4.84 3329 96.0 64000 15335 1.131 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 92.2 64.2 4.16 3329 99.5 64000 14337 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385 92.9 66.4 4.30 3323 100.0 64000 14174 1.129 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron *C*T 95.8 65.8 4.26 3321 99.3 64000 14395 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 91.7 68.3 4.43 3317 99.9 64000 14161 1.117 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon US 869 110.0 82.8 5.36 3314 91.5 61255 16009 1.146 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon 50BMG 110.0 78.9 5.11 3309 87.2 60493 16173 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165 *C 97.9 68.4 4.43 3308 100.0 64000 13880 1.122 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831 92.5 62.6 4.05 3305 100.0 64000 13446 1.129 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World BMG 103.7 78.8 5.11 3302 92.9 64000 15037 1.122 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D100 103.7 78.8 5.11 3302 92.9 64000 15037 1.122 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100 95.6 67.5 4.37 3297 100.0 64000 13691 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071 101.0 67.5 4.37 3297 100.0 64000 13691 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361 91.3 68.7 4.45 3290 99.2 64000 14049 1.117 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 90.5 61.8 4.01 3277 100.0 64000 12742 1.122 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7977 Enduron *C*T 100.3 70.0 4.54 3271 94.2 64000 14185 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem 12.7-0 110.0 80.2 5.20 3245 86.9 60029 15023 1.144 ! Near Maximum !
Cartridge : .257 Weath. Mag
Bullet : .257, 110, Nosler AccuBond 53742
Useable Case Capaci: 77.122 grain H2O = 5.007 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.209 inch = 81.51 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 64000 psi, or 441 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
42 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
ADI AR 2218 107.0 81.1 5.25 3517 97.8 64000 18350 1.098 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 76 *C 99.6 76.2 4.94 3492 100.0 64000 16564 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570 *C 102.9 77.2 5.00 3483 97.3 64000 17936 1.123 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33 *C 104.6 80.7 5.23 3464 97.7 64000 17653 1.127 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H870 109.1 80.1 5.19 3455 98.7 64000 17286 1.129 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo 106.7 76.3 4.94 3455 100.0 64000 15856 1.114 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2225 106.7 76.3 4.94 3455 100.0 64000 15856 1.114 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 80 *C 102.0 78.6 5.10 3451 99.2 64000 17143 1.134 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-50 *C 109.1 83.9 5.43 3450 97.1 64000 17952 1.153 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 217 *C 109.0 76.3 4.95 3450 100.0 64000 16338 1.138 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N568 *C*T 102.6 76.1 4.93 3445 98.8 64000 16986 1.128 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 8133 Enduron *C*T 109.6 76.2 4.94 3439 99.8 64000 16587 1.131 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot LRT 105.9 81.2 5.26 3434 92.5 64000 17296 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560 *C 94.7 68.8 4.46 3430 99.3 64000 16313 1.116 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 99.0 68.4 4.43 3423 99.6 64000 15847 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC 93.7 68.4 4.43 3423 99.6 64000 15847 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30 102.3 72.7 4.71 3422 99.8 64000 16219 1.131 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2 *C 102.3 72.7 4.71 3422 99.8 64000 16219 1.131 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517 97.3 73.8 4.78 3422 99.8 64000 15954 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12 97.1 73.7 4.78 3421 99.9 64000 15921 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26 *C 91.5 69.9 4.53 3421 100.0 64000 15452 1.137 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO 94.9 71.7 4.65 3418 98.6 64000 16450 1.125 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP *C 92.8 68.9 4.46 3418 100.0 64000 15680 1.125 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213 94.9 68.2 4.42 3412 99.6 64000 15711 1.101 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214 98.6 72.8 4.72 3411 99.8 64000 15491 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25 *C 100.1 70.8 4.59 3411 100.0 64000 15073 1.119 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000 *T 103.7 72.9 4.73 3409 99.8 64000 15448 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217 103.7 72.9 4.73 3409 99.8 64000 15448 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22 *C 95.1 68.3 4.43 3400 99.9 64000 15588 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 95.1 68.3 4.43 3400 99.9 64000 15588 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15 *C 95.1 68.3 4.43 3400 99.9 64000 15588 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR 97.6 68.6 4.45 3399 99.9 64000 15609 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15 97.6 68.6 4.45 3399 99.9 64000 15609 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N565 *C*T 99.0 72.3 4.68 3399 99.5 64000 16067 1.138 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT *C ~approximation 98.5 71.4 4.63 3381 98.5 64000 15583 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41 *C 105.8 80.1 5.19 3380 92.3 64000 16329 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905 96.5 68.1 4.41 3379 99.3 64000 15402 1.117 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 92.2 65.2 4.22 3374 99.9 64000 14915 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors 12,7mmRA NC1214 Lot20115087 109.4 82.3 5.33 3373 90.0 64000 17149 1.158 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum 94.7 73.4 4.75 3371 100.0 64000 14848 1.124 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 *C 92.6 65.9 4.27 3368 99.9 64000 14958 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 93.3 66.4 4.30 3361 99.9 64000 14854 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC *T 94.0 67.5 4.38 3351 99.2 64000 14914 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 *T 97.8 67.5 4.38 3351 99.2 64000 14914 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 91.0 64.7 4.19 3351 99.9 64000 14654 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 91.0 64.7 4.19 3351 99.9 64000 14654 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N555 *C*T 93.5 65.2 4.22 3341 100.0 64000 14133 1.144 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP36 ZT *C *T 96.4 67.0 4.34 3338 100.0 64000 13881 1.130 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23 *C *T 96.4 67.0 4.34 3338 100.0 64000 13881 1.130 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170 *C 106.6 75.0 4.86 3330 96.1 64000 15425 1.131 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 92.0 64.5 4.18 3329 99.6 64000 14414 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon US 869 110.0 83.3 5.40 3325 91.7 61850 16150 1.142 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385 92.7 66.6 4.32 3324 100.0 64000 14247 1.129 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron *C*T 95.6 66.1 4.28 3322 99.3 64000 14474 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon 50BMG 110.0 79.4 5.14 3320 87.5 61045 16324 1.142 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 91.5 68.6 4.45 3318 99.9 64000 14235 1.117 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165 *C 97.7 68.7 4.45 3308 100.0 64000 13953 1.122 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831 92.3 62.8 4.07 3306 100.0 64000 13517 1.129 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World BMG 103.5 79.2 5.13 3303 92.9 64000 15129 1.123 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D100 103.5 79.2 5.13 3303 92.9 64000 15129 1.123 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100 95.3 67.8 4.39 3297 100.0 64000 13762 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071 100.8 67.8 4.39 3297 100.0 64000 13762 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361 91.1 69.0 4.47 3291 99.2 64000 14127 1.117 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 90.3 62.1 4.02 3277 100.0 64000 12810 1.122 ! Near Maximu
Cartridge : .257 Weath. Mag
Bullet : .257, 110, Nosler AccuBond 53742
Useable Case Capaci: 77.122 grain H2O = 5.007 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.209 inch = 81.51 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !
Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms
-20.0 72 49.44 2711 1795 34767 11196 99.4 1.486
-18.0 74 50.68 2769 1873 36979 11411 99.7 1.453
-16.0 75 51.91 2828 1953 39311 11602 99.9 1.410
-14.0 77 53.15 2885 2033 41769 11769 100.0 1.370
-12.0 79 54.38 2941 2113 44360 11922 100.0 1.331
-10.0 81 55.62 2997 2194 47090 12071 100.0 1.294
-08.0 83 56.86 3052 2275 49966 12218 100.0 1.258
-06.0 84 58.09 3106 2356 52997 12362 100.0 1.224
-04.0 86 59.33 3159 2438 56189 12504 100.0 1.191 ! Near Maximum !
-02.0 88 60.56 3212 2520 59553 12642 100.0 1.159 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 90 61.80 3264 2603 63099 12777 100.0 1.129 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 92 63.04 3316 2686 66836 12910 100.0 1.100 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 93 64.27 3367 2769 70778 13039 100.0 1.072 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 95 65.51 3418 2854 74936 13165 100.0 1.045 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 97 66.74 3469 2939 79324 13287 100.0 1.019 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 99 67.98 3519 3024 83958 13406 100.0 0.994 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 90 61.80 3353 2746 73545 12450 100.0 1.056 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 90 61.80 3132 2395 52338 13253 100.0 1.229